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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
Barbara Jane Fenton, a girl, died after falling from a tractor driven by her father in Armidsie Spain. She was struck by the rear wheel and later died in hospital.
Allegations claimSterling Castle arrived with 100 empty berths on board in Adelaide prompting a Premier inquiry. An ex-sailor says he interviewed eight or nine shipping firms and faced delays of 18 months to two years before seeking work elsewhere.
Trams will carry about 50 Canberra High students to Parramatta for a multi sport matchup featuring athletics football basketball hockey and debating. The mixed team will attend a civic event at Parramatta Town Hall and a harbour picnic, under Miss PF Dunnieliff and Mr CK Jenet.
Saturday women’s basketball matches list A grade games at 2 pm including CY.C. versus Bt. Paul’s Murray and Grammar 1 versus Waratah with various byes and reserves. Additional 3:15 pm fixtures feature Grammar II versus Christopher’s and other bouts among Grammar, Christopher’s and Patrick’s with varying venues and players.
Matches for Saturday list A grade games at 1.45 pm Ly University with E Paul and A Gray then W C A Ly Grammar 1 at 8 pm Nurses versus Forrest with L Colwell and E Campbell. Ex-Student v gt Christopher's IH M Kershaw. These matches finish the first A grade round while B grade completes their first round with three friendly matches arranged for Betarde Young Angil lean vy Quadberanie ah Mu Marguies Telopes erasran Southwell Be Ehristophera tv YW K TH AF Siyard P Daly.
In Sydney Stadium Chief Little Wolf and Sammy Btein fought to a controversial fifth round decision. After Btein won on a perceived fake, Little Wolf attacked the referee and stadium officials. The crowd pelted officials with coins as chaos erupted. stadium directors will meet tomorrow to decide action.
In a Victorian era dispute, painters and government private employers clash over wage rates and contracting. Key testimony from Mr Whiteford and Mr Bryant discusses private market pressures, alleged blackmarket practices, and who should set basic pay.
The Welfare and Progress Council discussed community improvements at a meeting led by A. Bills. They nominated Dr. J B Al for the hospital board and urged establishment of a post office at Alnale, noting delays in the matter.
The Denton Hamilton Des and Rivet-Carnec families celebrate two weddings at St John s Church Ringead Toorak with elaborate gowns bridesmaids and coronets. Jean Tognella and Jack Wilkinson wed at St John s Canbra guests attend reception then depart for Brisbane honeymoon.
About 7 500 bales of wool were offered at Gnaynol sales as suppliers from Northern Victory and Riverina sent consignments. A keen bidding contest from the Continent and Tocamille pushed prices, with Wongalel Nevis obtaining wool at 4934.
Brumry and Newesade tram travellers yesterday paid an extra penny, boosting fare income for both lines to £90,008, up from £17,000 the previous week.
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